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Location : The tiny Moreton Island situated on the coast of South eastern Queensland, on the eastern side of Moreton Bay is one of the smallest islands of the continent. Covering an area of about 170 square kilometers the island does not have any kangaroos or wallabies like the nearby Stradbroke Island. Accessibility: Only the four wheelers are allowed in this place because the island has no sealed roads yet. Ferrying is the best means to move in. The place can be reached by road, plane and ferry. Features: The Moreton Island has a few most important features characterizing it. - About 98 percent of the total area of the island is the Moreton Island national Park.
- The tiny village of Bulwer which is a favorite stopping point for the ferries moving with tourists
- Lake Jabiru: Located at the south of Bulwer- Cape Moreton track is the largest freshwater lake of the island.
- Blue Lagoon is another picturesque venue which mesmerizes the onlookers with its matchless beauty
- Lighthouse at the Cape Moreton is the foremost attraction of the island designed by Edmund Blacket
- The coloured sand desert of Tangalooma that was actually a whaling station but now is an important departure point.
Things To Do : The Moreton Island in Australia has a wide range of recreational facilities. Feeding the dolphins is a unique pastime for the travelers. Snorkeling in the shipwrecks seems damn interesting and suits the adventure minded individuals. Parasailing will give you a breathtaking experience of your life. Camping and driving is possible by paying fees in certain parts of the island. Accommodation: The Moreton Island has a whole lot of first class accommodations like the Cowan Beach Vista, Tangalooma sea Change, Triton 1, Cowan Beach Hideaway, Tangalooma Villa, Tangalooma Dolphin Resort, and Cowan Cottage Destiny Bay. The rates are fixed per week and most of them are quite expensive. But there are budget accommodations too which the travelers will find very comfortable.
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